The distinguished surname Dahlgren is a proud sign of a rich and ancient Austrian ancestry. Austria, which was originally home to a Celtic people, was conquered by the Roman Empire in about 15 B C. Following the fall of Rome, Austria was repeatedly invaded by barbarian tribes, such as the Vandals, Visigoths, and Huns, who swept in from the east. During the 5th and 6th centuries, Austria was settled by the Alemanni, Avars, and Slavs. The Avars were defeated in 785 by the Frankish emperor Charlemagne, who set up the East Mark, which later became known as the Österreich. Austria was ruled by the Babenburger dynasty until 1278, when they were succeeded by the Hapsburg dynasty, which ruled Austria until the 20th century.

Dahlgren Early Origins

The surname Dahlgren was first found in Austria, where the name emerged in mediaeval times as one of the notable families of the region. From the 13th century the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation.

Dahlgren Spelling Variations

Dahlgren Spelling Variations

In the medieval era, many different cultural groups lived in the German states. There are thus many regional variations of German surnames from that era. Westphalians spoke Low German, which is similar to modern Dutch. Many German names carry suffixes that identify where they came from. Others have phrases attached that identify something about the original bearer. Other variations in German names resulted from the fact that medieval scribes worked without the aid of any spelling rules. The spelling variations of the name Dahlgren include Dahl, Dahlen, Dahlin, Dahlem, Dallen, Dallin and others.

Dahlgren Early History

Dahlgren Early History

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Dahlgren Early Notables (pre 1700)

Dahlgren Early Notables (pre 1700)

During this period prominent bearers of the name Dahlgren were Sir Franz Dahlen von Orlaburg (b.1779), a privy councillor, a general in the Austrian army, and...

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The Great Migration

The Great Migration

After the First World War, Austria became a republi c. The Treaty of Versailles broke up the empire in 1919 and many of the Sudeten Germans were incorporated into the new nation of Czechoslovakia. In the 20th century, many Austrians migrated to other parts of Germany or Europe, as well as to North Ameri ca. In the United States, the majority of settlers landed in Philadelphia, and moved on to Ohio, Texas, Illinois, California, New York, and Maryland. Many German settlers also migrated to Canada, particularly Ontario and the Prairies. Amongst the settlers in North America with this distinguished name Dahlgren were

Dahlgren Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Maria Dahlgren, aged 46, arrived in Savanna(h), Georgia in 1850

Ada Dahlgren, aged 37, who emigrated to the United States, in 1892

Alfred J. Dahlgren, aged 29, who emigrated to the United States, in 1893

Dahlgren Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Amalia Dahlgren, aged 38, who emigrated to America from Romelanda, in 1904

A. Dahlgren, aged 29, who landed in America, in 1909

Alice Dahlgren, aged 34, who landed in America, in 1913

Adolph Dahlgren, aged 48, who settled in America, in 1919

Contemporary Notables of the name Dahlgren (post 1700)

Contemporary Notables of the name Dahlgren (post 1700)

Julie Dahlgren, American Democrat politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Idaho, 2000

The Dahlgren Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Dahlgren Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.